This is a SLIDING SCALE clinic. The costs for clinic services are based on either your income or they offer type of financial assistance. Contact the clinic directly to discuss prices for individual services which vary. Sliding Scale does not necessarily mean free.
Patients must live at or below the federal poverty line and be residents of Bradley County, Tennessee, in order to be eligible for service from Karis Dental Clinic.
For information on Financial Screenings, please call 423-457-8024.
Business Hours:
MWF: 8:30AM – 12:00PM, 12:30–3PM
TUES/THUR: 8:30AM – 12:30PM 1:30-5:00PM
Patients of Karis Dental Clinic Services
Karis offers comprehensive and preventative dental services. We focus on alleviating dental pain and infection, but also strive to restore patients' smiles and optimal dental health.
Dental Exams
X-rays
Fillings
Financial Screenings
Potential patients can drop by for a financial
screening Mon – Fri 9:00 – 11:00am or 1:30-
2:30pm.
If you are approved and bring a $20
money order, we will schedule your first
appointment with the dentist. Please bring:
Picture ID
Current mail with your name and address
Proof of HOUSEHOLD income – for you and
all those in your house that have income (pay
stubs/SSI/Disability papers, food stamp letter,
proof of child support, etc.)
List of medications
Cleanings
Dentures & Partials
Extractions
Cleveland
for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia
| Persons in family / household | Poverty guideline |
|---|---|
| 1 | $15,960 |
| 2 | $21,640 |
| 3 | $27,320 |
| 4 | $33,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 |
| 6 | $44,360 |
| 7 | $50,040 |
| 8 | $55,720 |
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,140 for each additional person.
Across the United States, free and low-cost dental clinics play a vital role in making oral healthcare reachable for everyone. Supported by government funding, non-profit organisations, and charitable contributions, these clinics deliver essential dental treatment to those who need it most — including uninsured individuals, low-income families, children, seniors, and people receiving government assistance.